ref|er|en|dum

ref|er|en|dum
ref|er|en|dum «REHF uh REHN duhm», noun, plural -dums, -da «-duh».
1. the principle or process of submitting a bill already passed by the lawmaking body to a direct vote of the citizens for approval or rejection.
2. a vote on such a bill.
3. the act or process of submitting any matter to a direct vote.
╂[< Latin referendum that which must be referred; (literally) neuter gerundive of referre; see etym. under refer (Cf. ↑refer)]

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